Chapter 652 654. Poor

"I'm afraid that when things get chaotic, no one will be able to take care of the rest." Zhang Guihong nervously grabbed Cen Yueqin's hand, "Did you hear any noise just now?"

Cen Yueqin tried her best to calm herself down, "Mom, there will always be some noises of insects and birds outside. If you are nervous, I can ask two maids to come in and keep you company."

"What use are those old women? You said this is deep in the mountains and old forests, and it's not a place that the escorts are familiar with. They even sent someone to warn us to be alert. Do you think there really are wild animals?"

If Jin Qianqian knew the situation here, she would definitely say that Zhang Guihong was selling anxiety. The already tense atmosphere was made a little scary by her.

Look, the originally calm little girl was so scared that her face turned pale, but she was still unaware and kept muttering.

Jin Qianqian looked helplessly at the two children squeezed between the couple, "Wouldn't it be more spacious for you to sleep in your own carriage?"

"Mom, my brother and I can't sleep, and we want to hear you tell us stories." Gu Benluo pushed his brother next to Gu Wenheng, holding Jin Qianqian tightly in his hands.

Jin Qianqian touched his head and didn't expose him, "Why don't you ask your father to read two policy essays with you."

Those difficult-to-understand sentences were the best hypnotic medicine for her, and I think they had the same effect on the two children.

Gu Wenheng looked at her with a half-smile, and saw through her thoughts at a glance. She was using the policy essay as a lullaby. "I think there are a few good articles. You and your son should listen to them together."

Gu Benluo regretted it at this moment and opened his mouth to refuse, but when he met his father's eyes, he immediately curled himself up in Jin Qianqian's arms.

Gu Wenheng actually took out a book from the cabinet and looked at the mother and her two children in front of him with amusement.

Jin Qianqian was full of expectations, but Gu Benluo's deep sorrow and resentment, coupled with his youngest son's ignorant expression, made him unable to help but clench his fists and cover his mouth.

He opened the book and said, "I think that the current situation is such that there is one thing that makes me cry bitterly, two things that make me shed tears, and six things that make me sigh deeply. As for the other things that go against reason and hurt the way, it is difficult to list them all..."

He had just finished reading one article when Jin Qianqian and Gu Bencan fell asleep. Gu Benluo was still holding his eyelids open, looking at him stubbornly.

Gu Wenheng sighed, "Let's stop here for today. If you can't sleep next time, I'll read the other articles with you."

Gu Benluo breathed a sigh of relief. No matter how scared he was, he would not come to see his mother again.

He was not afraid of listening to the article, but he was afraid of having to explain it after listening.

I finally finished today's homework, but a snack came to my door.

Gu Wenheng knew very well what this kid was thinking, he just didn't want to expose it.

I covered him with the quilt, closed the book, blew out the candle beside him, and said softly, "Go to sleep."

When Gu Benluo heard this, he grinned in the darkness, listened to the calls of his mother and brother beside him, and soon fell into a deep sleep.

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Hearing the sound of footsteps outside, Jin Qianqian was about to stretch herself. The moment she raised her hand, she found two little rosy faces sleeping beside her. Gu Wenheng was on the other side, also sleeping soundly.

Jin Qianqian gently covered them with the quilt. She didn't dare to make any noise and lay back in her original position.

Now some people outside have already gotten up and are preparing breakfast. From the light shining through the curtains, I know that it is still dark, so I simply close my eyes and take another nap.

She didn't know that the moment she closed her eyes, Gu Wenheng on the other side turned his head and looked at them gently.

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Fortunately, that night, although there was a lot of noise on the mountain, at least it passed peacefully.

It should be a wild animal in the mountain. Knowing that there are many people here, it dare not provoke easily.

When Jin Qianqian was about to leave, she finally remembered what she had forgotten, "Do you think we should ask Madam Cen if she is willing to go with us?

If you haven't encountered it, then you don't have to care, but now that you have, it's not right if you don't say hello."

Gu Wenheng tapped her forehead lightly, "Isn't it a bit late to remember it now?

I have already asked Xu Dawang to go over and ask, he should be here soon."

I thought the other party would agree immediately. After all, following the escort team is not as safe as following them.

Who knew Xu Dawang brought back the news that the other party refused, "Mrs. Cen said she would not trouble the master and his wife, and there is only one way to go this way, so it doesn't matter whether we change places or not."

After hearing this, Gu Wenheng naturally did not force it and waved his hand to let Xu Dawang go.

Anyway, he has done his best, so he will no longer care if the other party rejects him.

In the carriage behind, Cen Yueqin looked puzzled, "Mom, weren't you a little scared last night, worried that it was not safe here? Why didn't you follow the team in front today, where there are so many guards?"

"Silly girl, this was just an occasional situation last night, and the escort team will definitely stop at familiar places in the future.

There is only one road here. If there is any accident on the road, will he not help us? Why should we owe him a favor for nothing? "

Zhang Guihong held Cen Yueqin's hand and said, "Besides, it's obvious that Mr. Gu has no permanent property, otherwise he wouldn't be so poor as to let his son work for him. If we really go there, we might be taken advantage of.

Look at the food they had yesterday. There were only a few simple dishes. If we form a partnership, shouldn't we give them a share of the bird's nest dessert?

If they come to invite you again in the future, remember to refuse directly."

Cen Yueqin, "..."

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Benefits

Censor Liu stamped the document in his hand with his private seal and asked the clerk beside him to send it out.

"Master Cen, have you handed over all the official duties in your hands?"

Cen Gaosong said respectfully, "Everything has been handed over clearly. The warehouse and the account books have been checked and there are no mistakes."

Liu Anchashi smiled and said, "I have asked them to check these account books again and again in the past. Now that you have verified them, I can feel more at ease when I leave."

"Lord Gu hasn't arrived yet, so Lord Liu may have to stay in office for a few more days." Cen Gaosong didn't dare to respond. Although he had handed over the job, the affairs of the Censor were not his responsibility.

Seeing him being so cautious, Liu Xuan raised the corner of his mouth in mockery, but said, "I will wait according to the stipulated date. I just hope that Master Gu will not be delayed for too long on the way, otherwise I will not be able to report to my superiors."

“Yes, the journey is long and the road is difficult to travel, so it may not be smooth along the way.

But I think Lord Gu will not dare to delay his work and will definitely finish his term." Cen Gaosong answered very carefully.

"You are defending him," Liu Xuan stroked his beard, "I wonder how much you know about this Lord Gu."

Cen Gaosong, "I have never met you, but I have heard of your great achievements in Lucheng."

(End of this chapter)